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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake with Amaretto Cream Recipe

If you love dark chocolate, this recipe is for you!  It’s an Italian twist on traditional strawberry shortcake.  Chocolate, whipped cream, strawberries and a touch of Amaretto are all magically delicious, so count me in!

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder (or original)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted cold butter, chopped

Cream:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3.4oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • ¼ cup Amaretto (or substitute other liqueur or milk)
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 8 ounces defrosted frozen whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream
  • 4 cups sliced strawberries
  • Garnish (optional): whipped topping/cream & strawberries

Instructions

1.     Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (or grease pan well).

2.      Place ⅔ cup milk and dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool.

3.      Meanwhile, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into large mixer, and process add butter and process until mixed thoroughly.

4.      Then, slowly add milk and chocolate chip mixture until combined

5.      Spoon mixture into 6 large circles onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool on wire racks

6.      In separate large bowl mix together cream cheese and pudding mix with electric mixer on medium speed until thoroughly mixed together. Mix in Amaretto and milk. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours until firm.

7.      Place a chocolate shortcake on serving plate then top with cream, strawberries; repeat layers ending with a chocolate shortcake. Top with whipped topping/cream and strawberries if desired.

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About the Author: Yvonne Wonder

As the founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, LLC, an entrepreneur for over 35 years, 17 years of which has been in childcare relating to the travel sector. I am the mother of two children, I strongly believe that family comes first. Especially when traveling away from home, there is nothing like the peace of mind that comes from getting great professional childcare to care for your children while on vacation. We refer fully vetted and trusted sitters at your travel destination – we come directly to your hotel, vacation rental, Airbnb or event venue! Through the development and growth of Destination Sitters, LLC a national babysitting service brand for traveling parents we currently provide babysitting services in 20 US cities. We service more than 5k hotels nationally, wedding & event planners, and DMC’s from to coast coasts. Whether you are traveling for leisure, business, or a wedding, this time you can bring your kids – your children will be looked after in the safety of your hotel room.

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